Welcome to Hot Take Thursday, our weekly series where we ask attorneys at Law Stein Anderson to weigh in on timely legal questions. Estate planning is often associated with older age, accumulated wealth, or a distant stage of life. For new parents, however, the arrival of a child may be one of the most important reasons to…
For nearly two decades, R. Zebulon “Zeb” Law has spent part of his year doing something beyond advising clients: helping prepare the next generation of attorneys. This year, Zeb enters his 20th year of teaching at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law, where he currently teaches Estate & Gift Tax and Wills & Trusts. The…
Part of our Hot Take Thursday series, where the attorneys at Law Stein Anderson share their perspectives on timely questions, common misconceptions, and real-world legal issues. We recently asked the estate planning attorneys at Law Stein Anderson one simple question: What’s the biggest misconception people have about estate planning? While a few common themes emerged, the responses were surprisingly…
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating the dads of Law Stein Anderson and the many ways they show up for the people who matter most. Fatherhood is often reflected in the small moments that leave the greatest impact. The lessons shared around the dinner table. The encouragement offered during difficult times. The traditions passed down from one generation to the…
IRVINE, Calif. — April 29, 2026 — Law Stein Anderson, LLP (LSA) recently opened its doors to welcome members of the Tax Law Society student group from Chapman University Fowler School of Law. They joined the firm for an immersive office visit to bridge classroom theory with the professional practice of law. The student visit included a tour of the firm’s Irvine office, followed by a luncheon presentation exploring how tax law intersects with…
By R. Zebulon Law and Matthew G. Stein Brian Walshe made headlines recently after being convicted of murdering his wife, Ana, in part because of the search terms he had entered on Google. The police discovered that his searches included “dismemberment” and “best ways to dispose of a body.” We assume he never Googled “how to erase my search history.” Instead…